Author Topic: Good morning sunshine! (Read 6058 times)

Dave48 · « **on:** 03 May 2014, 07:25:25 am »

What have you got planned for today? The sun is up & Rhondda red is anxious to get her tyres warm!
Going to ride towards Peak District today, Worcestershire tomorrow & Stratford on Avon Monday-well that's the plan.

Anquetil · « **Reply #1 on:** 03 May 2014, 07:37:01 am »

I'm heading to Bala to take place in the Rali Robin Jac, a ride in memory of Robin Jac Edwards. He was a competitor on the Isle of Man from the 1930's to the early '50's and lived in Llanuwchlyn, a village at the Dolgellau end of Bala lake. Village hall open for tea and cakes, then a ride around Robin's training roads.
Sunny, around 6 degrees at present.

Dave48 · « **Reply #2 on:** 03 May 2014, 07:54:34 am »

Quote from: Anquetil on 03 May 2014, 07:37:01 am

I'm heading to Bala to take place in the Rali Robin Jac, a ride in memory of Robin Jac Edwards. He was a competitor on the Isle of Man from the 1930's to the early '50's and lived in Llanuwchlyn, a village at the Dolgellau end of Bala lake. Village hall open for tea and cakes, then a ride around Robin's training roads.
Sunny, around 6 degrees at present.

Nice one! Im planning to visit the 2 lakes: Bala & Vrynwy later this summer. Enjoy!

Anquetil · « **Reply #3 on:** 03 May 2014, 08:19:33 am »

Thanks, Dave. Have a good and safe ride yourself. You'll have to let me know when you are coming to Bala and Vyrnwy. A possible meet up for a cuppa. By the way, I'm from Wolverhampton, and am in the Midlands on a regular basis. Living in Wrexham for many years, but still a Black Country boy at heart.

Dave48 · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 May 2014, 09:02:12 am »

Quote from: Anquetil on 03 May 2014, 08:19:33 am

Thanks, Dave. Have a good and safe ride yourself. You'll have to let me know when you are coming to Bala and Vyrnwy. A possible meet up for a cuppa. By the way, I'm from Wolverhampton, and am in the Midlands on a regular basis. Living in Wrexham for many years, but still a Black Country boy at heart.

Thanks Anquetil,
I am a bit of a "hybrid"-Londoner by birth, 15 years Kent/Sussex then 10 years Exeter/E.Devon followed by 2 yrs North Wales-eldest son born @ Bangor,i was working in Llandudno, living @ Rhos on Sea. Spell in Bristol 18 months then Brum since 1981-so make of that what you want!
Have Irish ancestry & a great love of Wales. Will let you know when planning to visit lakes.
PSshouldnt that be WRECSAM?!

locksmith · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 May 2014, 09:19:53 am »

Weekend mapped out, work, painting, sleep, painting, football/beer, sleep, painting, pushbike ride round country pubs or Spanish Streets festival in London, sleep, Tuesday morning.

mr self destruct · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 May 2014, 09:53:37 am »

Plan for today:
Jump on the bike.
Ride some A/B roads.
Fill up at a petrol station.
Ride a few more.
Find a cafe for a brew and a butty.
Get my phone out and figure out where the fuck I am.
Ride home.

Last time I did that I ended up in Devon.

red98 · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 May 2014, 09:57:38 am »

fantastic morning.out at 7 for a bimble around the thames valley back home for 9.....what a great start to the weekend.........

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #8 on:** 03 May 2014, 10:01:26 am »

aaargurrrruuuumphhhhhh. Mmmmmmm? Is it time to get up yet?

Red Ceri · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 May 2014, 11:43:48 am »

Been for a test ride of a BMW S1000R, F*$K me that was fun, could be the bike that tempts me off my GEN1................................................ if only I could afford the £12k and wait until next year for delivery

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 May 2014, 11:48:23 am »

Quote from: Red Ceri on 03 May 2014, 11:43:48 am

Been for a test ride of a BMW S1000R, F*$K me that was fun, could be the bike that tempts me off my GEN1................................................ if only I could afford the £12k and wait until next year for delivery

Intrigued....tell us more!

Red Ceri · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 May 2014, 12:28:34 pm »

Soon as I sat on it, it felt right, ergonomics not a lot different to the GEN1 (seat to peg position), felt at home on it right away, but my god what an engine and brakes.

No fairing but short screen and clocks kept the wind blast at acceptable levels when holding european touring speeds , brakes seriously powerful but with plenty of feel. Rally nice Akropovic pipe with serious growl and nice burble on the overrun

Only problem, the price, the one I tested, the sport, had the Akro pipe, quickshifter and active suspension and was over £12K plus the salesman told me he sold one yesterday for delivery in November and won't find anymore in the UK until next year.

noggythenog · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 May 2014, 01:00:19 pm »

Enjoy the weekend chaps.

It's generally a bit dull & cool down here on the west coast.

I might invite some rain by taking noggyfighter to work tonight

Red you get up far too early.....i bet you get up for a pee at 5am & then cant get back to sleep eh

.........mind you some of the nicest conditions early am, no traffic, fresh air, bit of sunrise..........wake everyone up

red98 · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 May 2014, 01:43:08 pm »

Yep.....pee at 5.....shame I dont get up untill 6

......took my daughter to work this morning, far too nice morning to go back to bed...had the roads too myself and the first proper ride on the 600 for 2 years......while taking the first picture a lady wandered accross from a nearby house and asked if the 6 was for sale........ sorry, dont think I'll ever sell it.......still in her jimjams

going back there next week, same time......

Skippernick · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 May 2014, 02:19:35 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 03 May 2014, 01:43:08 pm

Yep.....pee at 5.....shame I dont get up untill 6 ......took my daughter to work this morning, far too nice morning to go back to bed...had the roads too myself and the first proper ride on the 600 for 2 years......while taking the first picture a lady wandered accross from a nearby house and asked if the 6 was for sale........ sorry, dont think I'll ever sell it.......still in her jimjams

going back there next week, same time......

ha you wish

Dave48 · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 May 2014, 05:37:39 pm »

The 600 is looking good , Red! you beat me as I didn't leave home til after 9am. Pic on "what did you do with .... thread

mr self destruct · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 May 2014, 06:01:34 pm »

Quote from: mr self destruct on 03 May 2014, 09:53:37 am

Plan for today:
Jump on the bike.
Ride some A/B roads.
Fill up at a petrol station.
Ride a few more.
Find a cafe for a brew and a butty.
Get my phone out and figure out where the fuck I am.
Ride home.

Last time I did that I ended up in Devon.

Turned out to be Oahkam today so I had a cuppa and cake at Rutland Water.

slimwilly · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 May 2014, 08:22:17 pm »

It was a bute of a morning and day,,,donned my Kevlar jeans,,old leather jacket and rode into the sunrise,,200 miles of lovely sunshine,,dinner with my mum in Burnham on sea and home again,

now is Strongbow time

red98 · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 May 2014, 09:04:09 pm »

Quote from: Dave48 on 03 May 2014, 05:37:39 pm

The 600 is looking good , Red! you beat me as I didn't leave home til after 9am. Pic on "what did you do with .... thread

cheers dave....shes running well after 2 years of fiddling.....saw your pics, is that stiggy I can see in the background

Drax · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 May 2014, 09:10:19 pm »

BikesSafe course this morning at Huntingdon - Great experience (thanks very much to the officers that gave up their day off) Looking forward to the assessed ride out next week!

Tomorrow - meeting up with my mate who's recently taken delivery of a BMW S1000R fora ride out to the coast.

Happy Days!!!

slimwilly · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 May 2014, 09:15:33 pm »

Yes Red, bike is smart,,red chain guard,hugger,,pretty isn't it

red98 · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 May 2014, 10:01:01 pm »

After 12 years of owwnership it still puts a smile on my face......using it tomorrow on the lofo ride as I have wheel braring trouble with the thou $:\$ ........nice piccies will, early mornings at this time of year cant be beaten, anoother early start for me tomorrow.....looking forward to it